You own a home in Sanremo and you are wondering whether to let it long-term or go for short-term rentals. There is no single right answer: it depends on your goals, how involved you want to be and the type of property. Let's look at the pros and cons of both options.
Traditional rental: pros and cons
A long-term let gives you a stable, predictable income and requires little day-to-day management. In return, though, the income is usually lower, you lose the use of the home for yourself, and you are exposed to risks such as unpaid rent and long delays in regaining possession of the property if problems arise. It is a "set it and forget it" choice that puts peace of mind ahead of earnings.
Short-term rental: pros and cons
A short-term rental usually has higher income potential, especially in a tourist town, and leaves you free to use the home whenever you like. The drawback is that it needs constant management (listings, pricing, guests, cleaning) and is subject to seasonality and legal obligations. This is where everything changes: the main "con", the effort involved, disappears if you use a professional property manager.
Sanremo is a tourist town
Context matters. Sanremo lives on tourism all year round: the sea in summer, the Festival in February, its proximity to France and the border, events and a mild climate. That means steady demand for short stays and a good chance of filling the off-season. In a market like this, well-managed short-term rentals tend to have greater potential than a traditional let.
Management makes the difference
When you compare the two options, the real variable is not just gross income, but how much time and energy each one demands. A DIY short-term rental can turn into a second job; a traditional let is convenient but earns less. A good manager gives you the best of both worlds: the potential of short-term rentals with the peace of mind of not having to deal with anything.
How to choose
The right choice depends on your property and your goals. The simplest way to decide is to compare real numbers: how much your home would earn on a long-term let and how much it would earn as a managed short-term rental. You can start with the income calculator, which estimates your net income after withholding tax, cleaning and commission, and then book an appointment to compare the options for your home. With Abitare OS, the platform we work on, you can then follow every booking and every payment from the owner app.